Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•$5,193 - $7,968•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Opportunity awaits! We are hiring a Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to join our Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) team at the Salem office. In this position, you will assist ODHS and OHA programs and their designees in developing systems to organize, manage, and track data that supports informed decision making concerning the abuse of vulnerable children and adults in Oregon. This requires consulting with users to identify, plan, and develop processes for the collection, analysis, and use of data. Apply today!

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
OR
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with heterogeneous data sources NOT associated with automated pipelines or machine learning.
Demonstrated experience building custom queries using SQL across heterogeneous data sources to merge data.
Advanced proficiency using Excel, including Power Query and Power Pivot, for accessing, modeling and conforming data for analysis.
Strong experience using Power BI for creating visualizations and dashboards to communicate data.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist in making data-driven decisions and address data quality issues.
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with diverse data consumer groups that include individuals with varying levels of comfort and experience interpreting and using data.
Experience assigning and directing work and managing priorities across a team.

Responsibilities

Analyze data through compiling reports, dashboards, graphs and tables to support performance and data driven decision making.
Organize, summarize, and present information, conclusions and recommendations to individuals and groups in writing and orally.
Utilize approved software packages to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
Produce visualizations, dashboards, and reports that support performance management; apply forecasting techniques to historical and current data to predict fiscal or program impact; presents information to display trends, patterns, and progress.
Plan projects within OTIS and across programs to provide agency leadership with accurate and timely information that support data informed decision making.
Initiate and manage projects by identifying and gathering pertinent information using existing ODHS and OHA computer systems and reports.
Interact with ODHS/OHA staff and partners to gather and review technical information including state statute and rules related to project planning and implementation.
Provide oversight of the distribution of work within the unit; assist with the prioritization of work; provide coaching and mentoring to other team members.
Monitor quality assurance and process improvement activities to maintain accurate and complete data sets.